Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[TXRoadlizard]

I honestly think I would enjoy reloading as a hobby. I have a chemistry degree I never really used, and enjoy precision type activities. I really probably don't get to shoot enough to justify it based on economics alone, but am intrigued with the ability to develop a load that shoots with optimum repeatable accuracy.

[ez510]

How easy would it be to convert one of these from .223 to 6.5 creedmoor? Do I only need a new barrel and bolt and magazine (I have mine in a MDT chassis)?

[BB68]

It would be cheaper to wait until black Fri and buy a 6.5 cm.

[Newtosavage]

Assuming they are still selling them by then.

To convert a .223 to 6.5CM, all you need is the barrel and bolt head. You don't need the whole bolt. Of course, if the .223 bolt has the extended front baffle, you would have to replace it with a regular front baffle so the bolt can be drawn far enough back to pick up the 6.5 round. Also, the internal magazine would have to be swapped from the .223 to the 6.5 mag. Again, not hard to do but it would need to be done. All in all you're talking about maybe $75 in parts on top of the barrel, which I've seen going used for as little as $100 but usually more like $150.

As BB68 suggests, it may make more sense to just buy a second rifle in 6.5 because you won't be spending that much more, and you'll have two rifles instead of one.

If you're no longer interested in the .223 and would be willing to trade it for a 6.5 barrel, then you may be able to get where you're going for under $100.

[TXRoadlizard]

I pulled the trigger on an EABCO Choate Tactical with bottom metal installed, just have to buy mags. Shipped price just over $400. It's backordered though. Anyone went this route?


https://www.eabco.net/Savage-Detachable-Magazine-Conversion-Stock--Short-Action_p_15372.html

[The_Hammer]

I’m going to end up with an XLR Element chassis later on. As good as this rifle shoots I’m in no hurry though, especially since I just spent $180 on dies and $200 on powder and 147 gr ELD-M bullets.

[TXRoadlizard]

I hear that. Bet the hand loads really tighten things up. Hoping my stock does as well, and that backorder isn't months out...

[The_Hammer]

It looks like there isn’t much room left to tighten things up lol. The other three holes were from sighting in with 140gr American gunner.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4696/25732171727_22a5142124_b.jpg


I made some nice hits on a 2/3 silhouette steel target at 830 yards. I’ll be able to shrink down the SD with some quality hand loads which will really help with the long range shots.

[OLEJOE]

I honestly think I would enjoy reloading as a hobby. I have a chemistry degree I never really used, and enjoy precision type activities. I really probably don't get to shoot enough to justify it based on economics alone, but am intrigued with the ability to develop a load that shoots with optimum repeatable accuracy.


I do enjoy reloading (precision reloading) with its different stages. It’s very satisfying to load ammo that is precisely loaded for my particular firearm whether rifle or handgun. It can and does get expensive with the tooling. Building some of the tooling is very gratifying also. I got started reloading 45 years ago and I still enjoy it very much. When I retire, hopefully soon, I’ll get to devote more time to it.

[ghostdncr]

I know this is probably a shot in the dark, but does anyone have any idea how far behind the backorders are shipping? I ordered a .204 Ruger 12FV about 2-1/2 weeks ago and a friend ordered a 6.5 Creedmoor about three. We're both spending way too much time checking our email for a shipping notice that has yet to come.

[The_Hammer]

I know this is probably a shot in the dark, but does anyone have any idea how far behind the backorders are shipping? I ordered a .204 Ruger 12FV about 2-1/2 weeks ago and a friend ordered a 6.5 Creedmoor about three. We're both spending way too much time checking our email for a shipping notice that has yet to come.

Start checking with all the stores in your state and then in the surrounding states until you find one. I found mine three states away and had it shipped to my FFL.

[kcb38]

Start checking with all the stores in your state and then in the surrounding states until you find one. I found mine three states away and had it shipped to my FFL.

I was wondering how you got it so quickly.

I already ordered the 6.5CM online but just as a goof, I started checking local stores and it now says "limited stock online" and "in stock" at my local store. I hope that means I'll be getting a shipping notice soon.

[Triggerhappytv]

I acutally looked at different stores till I found the calibers that I needed. Then I contacted the stores and eventually was told that it's possible for them to do a store to store transfer for free and after talking to my local store they agreed to put the items on hold for me, up to 3 days, and then pick up the rifle at my local cabela's. Although I was told they were trying to phase out store to store transfers but all stores can do them it just requires they guncounter manager to do the paperwork. I had trouble with one store and so I called their corporate offices and that was hit and miss. Some people there were extremely helpful others were not in the least. Although one lady stepped in and called the stores and sorted it all out and then followed up with me telling me when it would arrive at my local store. Also the gun counter people have an inventory system that at times is more up to date then online and they can find a gun if it's located in any Cabelas store not just there own. So if your willing to do some phone calling you can typically bypass the backorder and wait times.

[ez510]

https://imgur.com/yQ9Dz7Nhttps://imgur.com/LHNPPyFFinally picked it up from the FFL today!

https://i.imgur.com/22gUZZo.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/LHNPPyF.jpg?1


https://imgur.com/LHNPPyF

[TXRoadlizard]

Awesome! Nice glass!! Can't wait to get mine back to the range....

[Lou Tenant]

[QUOTE=TXRoadlizard;430328]I pulled the trigger on an EABCO Choate Tactical with bottom metal installed, just have to buy mags. Shipped price just over $400. It's backordered though. Anyone went this route?

Please do a review when you get it. I've been on the fence over that combo

[TXRoadlizard]

I absolutely will! I expect it to be about a month before I can lay hands on it though. With the sale and rebate they sold all of them they had in stock. I called EABCO just poking around to see how long they typically take between backorders. The girl on the other end of the line was genuinely confused by the backorder status. "I know we had a ton of these in stock just a couple weeks ago." I told her about the sale and she said "Oh, well that is good to know." Told her to get ready again around Black Friday.

[Steveac1]

April 1st rebate date is approaching fast and I have no 12fv from Cabelas. Anyone know if they will still honor the $100 rebate through Vista Outdoor? Cabelas customer service says they will, but wondering if I should cancel the backorder March 31st. I get the sale price $369 but I am thinking the $100 rebate will not be honored.

I don't understand why the rifle is on the shelf at the local store, and they wont fill backorders. Price went back up $50 too.

Cant get an answer from Savage either.

[ghostdncr]

FWIW, I ordered my .204 12FV on February 18th. My buddy ordered his 6.5 Creedmoor a couple of days prior and he got the email this morning that it was ready to be picked up. The timing may be totally random and in no way suggest a specific time frame in which things are running behind, but that's how it worked out for Alex. If I get my email in the next few days, I'll take that as a suggestion things may indeed be running about three weeks behind. Well, at least at the Louisville, KY store...

Anyone else have recent wait times to share?

[chop house]

vista outdoors has had my submittal in hand for a week (sent certified with tracking). there is no status update yet for my account. What has anyone's lag time been until getting a email changing status to 'processing'? thx.